Luxury Mediterranean holiday villas: People staying in Mallorca can see the Copa del Rey sailing race

People staying in luxury Mediterranean holiday villas may wish to time their trip so that it coincides with one of the biggest events in the sailing calendar.

The Copa del Rey (the King's Cup) is a sailing race held every year in Palma de Mallorca, it attracts yachtsmen and women from all over the world

Taking place between July 31st and August 6th, the 2011 race will represent the 30th time the competition has been held under the patronage of the Spanish Royal Family

Since the race was first held, the number of participants has doubled. The first King's Cup regatta was held in 1982, when 35 Spanish yachts and 15 from elsewhere took part.

As well as watching this race, an other attraction which draws people to stay in luxury Mediterranean holiday villas in Mallorca includes the fantastic food.

Mallorcan cuisine is a mixture of Spanish and Mediterranean dishes and cooking styles, resulting in meals which are light and relatively healthy.